More than 130 years ago, Alexander Graham Bell and associates offered to sell their patent for the telephone to Western Union for $100,000. The president of Western Union dismissed the technology as a “scientific curiosity” that would never have a practical use.

They’re exciting, pay well, and can often be done from anywhere. The seven IT jobs below are some of the most sought-after on Earth. Take a look below at why they’re in demand and see how you can have a hope of snagging them:

Whether it’s mobile, desktop, productivity software, e-mail or search engines, Microsoft is still dominant in some areas, and playing catch up in others. Overall, the software giant is starting to see see some real competition in the marketplace.

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